FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Strathpine Small Business Loans
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Strathpine unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months, cash flow-friendly repayments that are either per day or weekly.
What is this Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is imaginable to apply for the Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive a same day response and the money could be in your account in 24 hours. Traditional company loans refer to an annual rate of interest plus other fees and charges. This company loan is a loan that is priced upfront therefore you’ll know ahead of time the total amount due, which includes any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily installment amount.
What could be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for virtually any company use, including the management of cash flow, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Strathpine Business Loans
What is the Larger Strathpine Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger loan size to support company expansion opportunities. Loans are between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
It is crucial to note that the Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large, your company needs to have been operating for a minimum of 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. It is necessary to be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be used for?
A Business Loan of a larger size is a great option for almost every company purpose including company remodeling, buying equipment or inventory, as general working capital and so much more. The loan is not available to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for accessing funds over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and may include registration in the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a guarantee to repay a loan which is generally in nature rather than stipulating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business borrower is unable to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register that is operated by the New Zealand Government. It contains security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR allows preference over private property granted according to the date the security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document that is filed to offer an official notice of a claim to property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
If you’re seeking the Larger Business Loan that is greater than $250,000, we may offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We might be able to make this decision without a credit check, and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial assessment, which involves answering a couple of financial well-being checks. This is not an offer of credit or guarantee of finance. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer that you are offered could have different terms.
The application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may apply for a business loan if you;
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months’ worth of transactions (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The process for applying is fast and easy. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated business expert in lending will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need the right identification documents (valid Driver’s License) along with an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least 6 months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll need:
$100K – $250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of IRD statements, bank statements (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Application details including credit consent as well as 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials for the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables Summary.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you apply within standard company timings and let us use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload copies of your banking statements , we are able to offer an answer within just the span of one business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to provide the conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest way can be make sure you apply during standard company hours and permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statements it may take a bit longer.
How fast will I get the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K or more) we typically offer a response in one hour, provided you make your application in normal business hours and allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload copies of your banking statements, we will be able to provide the decision within 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we might be capable of offer the conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval, the turnaround time is between 2 and 3 days for the final approval, however this may be quicker depending upon the circumstances for each application. Certain offers have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The most effective method is to make sure you apply during normal business hours. You can also permit us to use the sophisticated bank verification link to verify your bank information online. If you decide to upload the copies of bank statements it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a particular amount, we take into consideration a range of variables for determining the well-being for your business and the amount of repayments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the particular circumstances the company.
When you submit an application for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine the well-being that is your business as well as the amount of repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specifics of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you apply for business loans with us business loan, we will assess the risk profile for your company and offer you with a customised offer including loan amount, term and the interest rates. This business loan is an upfront cost loan so you will know in advance the total amount to be paid, including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the factor that determines the price I will be charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for and the sector the business is operating in, how long the company has been operating, how long the company has sufficient cash flow to support the loan, as well as the overall well-being and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our company loans, and you’ll know exactly how much you’ll be required to pay and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and no extra fees (as long as you are able to make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan with without any upfront costs or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee includes the expenses associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5 percent of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please speak to our friendly business loan professionals. They’ll provide you with repayment details along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment and 1.5% of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing payment dates and to align with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either daily or weekly. These are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Making sure that your information is secure, and making it clear the ways we gather data, process, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of paramount importance and is a crucial part of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to protecting the security of clients and privacy. We make use of an advanced banking verification system to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to offer an immediate response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
The term "asset-based" refers to borrowing where a business owner borrows from assets they own to make the funds for a loan. The asset could be an individual asset, such as the family home, or a business asset such as a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of lenders, including the banks with the biggest size, prefer to secure loans against assets. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, then your asset may be sold by the lender. In essence it’s the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Are I need security to secure an company loan?
Up to $150K in loans it is not necessary to secure assets in advance to gain access to the funds, however we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. So long as you comply with your loan commitments (as specified in your loan contract document), asset security is not required. For loans of over $150K generally there is personal ensure and security in the form a charge over assets.